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Thoma Bravo readies next fundraising cycle into stormy markets

The risk with quick and consistent fundraising processes is that commitments and capital calls for new deals will outpace money flowing back to LPs.

3 min read · 18 April 2023

CD&R set to exceed $20bn target for latest flagship

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund XII, which launched last year, has a hard-cap of $23bn.

2 min read · 18 April 2023

Side Letter: Ailman's PE conviction; USS's RI boss loss; KIAL's FoF pause

CalSTRS CIO Christopher Ailman remains bullish on private equity despite its flaws. Plus: An Indian GP has paused efforts to raise a fund of funds; and UK pension giant USS is saying goodbye to a pioneer of responsible investing. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

5 min read · 18 April 2023

LACERA, becoming a regular secondaries buyer, kicks in €70m to Rivean GP-led deal

The $72.4bn pension system is one of the most aggressive LPs in pursuing these types of deals.

2 min read · 17 April 2023

Off-duty: Hunter Point's Avi Kalichstein on tickling the ivories, fresh guacamole and listening to the waves crash

Kalichstein opted for a career in private equity because it offers “a never-ending bounty of opportunity to learn and grow.”

4 min read · 17 April 2023

Whitehorse Liquidity partner Leah Boyd to leave; firm creates role of COO

Whitehorse Liquidity has grown rapidly since its formation in 2015.

2 min read · 17 April 2023

Wellington wraps up sophomore biomedical fund at $476m

Wellington Biomedical Innovation II will focus on backing private biotech companies.

1 min read · 17 April 2023

Braemont Capital gathers $525m for inaugural fund

Braemont Partners I's limited partners include family offices, executives, and entrepreneurs.

1 min read · 17 April 2023

Side Letter: CIC's action plan; Mitsubishi's new vehicle; Alaska's in-state freeze

China's $1.35 trillion sovereign wealth fund is taking action to reduce carbon emissions, first at home and later in its giant investment portfolio. Plus: Japan has a new buyout fund and Alaska Permanent Fund is cutting back on in-state investing. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.

5 min read · 17 April 2023

Apollo, LGT lead AEA’s single-asset process for Singer Industrial

While large, headline-grabbing secondaries deals are delayed, mostly because of challenges in syndicating out fundraising, middle-market deals such as AEA’s appear to be getting done more frequently .

2 min read · 17 April 2023

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